Social Worker jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

ENQUIRIES

Ms S van Wyngaard, tel. no. (044) 802-4472

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: None after registration. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide geographic knowledgeable social work services to inpatients, outpatients, and their families or caregivers across the Rural East Ecosystem. Render a clinical Social Work service independently and within multi-disciplinary team setting. Facilitate access to community resources and support services. Facilitate referrals to department of social development, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and other relevant government services. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and ethical standards governing social work practice. Maintain an appropriate administrative system and effective management of physical resources related to renal dialysis services, Pauper burials applications, old age home applications and all other relevant referrals made to the community. Form 22 completion for abscondments and neglect of children. Identify areas for quality improvement and implement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy in MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and proficiency with electronic health information systems. Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and monitor intervention plans. Ability to manage vulnerable patient groups to access appropriate social support systems. Ability to manage crisis situations, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely interventions. Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary team members. Knowledge of statutory processes.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.